About the Job
🧑 ⚖️ Role | School Business Manager
🎯 Areas | Financial management, HR, operations, revenue generation
✨ Tech | Microsoft Office, Arbor (or similar MIS systems)
📍 Based | Ilford, London
💻 Remote | Office based
💰 Offer | £40,000 – £50,000
Hi 👋
Our client is a well regarded educational institution based in Ilford, London, seeking a proactive and driven School Business Manager to support the strategic and operational running of the school.
This is a key position within the organisation, responsible for overseeing financial management, supporting HR functions, and ensuring the smooth day to day operation of a busy school environment. The role also plays an important part in identifying and securing new revenue opportunities to support long term sustainability.
💥 As a School Business Manager, you will:
* Lead on strategic financial management, budgeting, and reporting
* Identify and develop new income streams and funding opportunities
* Oversee HR processes and support the management of a busy office team
* Ensure effective day to day operational management across the school
* Work closely with senior leadership to support decision making and planning
💥 What we’re looking for:
* Strong financial background with experience in strategic financial management
* Experience managing HR processes and leading administrative teams
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
* Comfortable using IT systems including Microsoft Office and school MIS platforms
* Proactive, driven, and able to work effectively in a fast paced environment
💥 What we offer:
* Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000
* Opportunity to play a key role within a respected educational setting
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* The chance to make a meaningful impact on the wider school community
💥 Our values:
* Collaborative and team focused approach
* Commitment to supporting children’s education
* Professionalism, integrity, and reliability
* Flexibility and adaptability
* Positive and proactive mindset